Best Jaguar E-Type Series 3 V12 Roadster Year to Buy
There is no single best Jaguar E-Type Series 3 V12 Roadster year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 153 verified sales, the 1974 is the most affordable at $62,720 and trades most often (93 verified sales). The 1972 has held its value best, now worth 2.9 times its original MSRP.
Data: DriveIndex. 3 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Sep 22, 2026. Methodology
Jaguar E-Type Series 3 V12 Roadster Value by Model Year
| Year | Value | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 E-Type Series 3 V12 Roadster | $62,720 | 2.5× | 93 | 1 |
| 1973 E-Type Series 3 V12 Roadster | $62,885 | 2.5× | 43 | — |
| 1972 E-Type Series 3 V12 Roadster | $72,493 | 2.9× | 17 | — |
Value is DriveIndex's market value for each year, from verified sales. “Vs. original MSRP” compares it with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation: 100% means it is worth exactly what it cost. Years with fewer than 10 verified sales are listed but not ranked.
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Best Jaguar E-Type Series 3 V12 Roadster Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Jaguar E-Type Series 3 V12 Roadster year to buy?
There is no single best Jaguar E-Type Series 3 V12 Roadster year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 153 verified sales, the 1974 is the most affordable at $62,720 and trades most often (93 verified sales). The 1972 has held its value best, now worth 2.9 times its original MSRP. The table on this page lists every model year with its market value, its value against its original MSRP and how many have sold.
Which Jaguar E-Type Series 3 V12 Roadster year is the cheapest?
The 1974 Jaguar E-Type Series 3 V12 Roadster is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, currently valued at $62,720. The most valuable is the 1972, at $72,493.
Which Jaguar E-Type Series 3 V12 Roadster year holds its value best?
The 1972 Jaguar E-Type Series 3 V12 Roadster is now worth 2.9 times its original MSRP of $25,000, the best of the years with enough verified sales to compare. That compares today's value with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation.
How much is a Jaguar E-Type Series 3 V12 Roadster worth?
Depending on the model year, a Jaguar E-Type Series 3 V12 Roadster is worth from $62,720 to $72,493 today, based on verified sales. Mileage, condition and options move any single car's price; each year's page shows its recent sales.
Which Jaguar E-Type Series 3 V12 Roadster year is appreciating?
This page shows what each year is worth and how that compares with its original price. Whether each year is appreciating, stable or depreciating is DriveIndex's Value Signal, which Pro members see for every year along with a 1–5 year projection.